When could Kim Min-jae move?

According to Sky Sports, Arsenal is considering signing Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae in the upcoming winter transfer window. The report, published on October 17, 2026 Korea time, says the club is looking to strengthen its defense after an injury to Piero Incapie.

Why Arsenal is interested

The London club is second in the Premier League this season, with five wins and one defeat, and 15 points. Arsenal scout Maurizio Micheli has history with Kim: he brought him from Fenerbahce to Napoli in 2022.

Will Bayern let him go?

Sky Sports says Bayern's answer will depend on the transfer fee Arsenal puts forward. Kim is under contract at Bayern until 2028, so a deal would require a significant fee. Arsenal has previously been linked to Kim, but Bayern did not allow those moves.

For international fans

Kim Min-jae is one of South Korea's best-known defenders. Bayern and Arsenal meet on October 22 at the Allianz Arena in Munich in the UEFA Champions League league phase, a match fans can follow for any update on his situation.